Agios Nikolaos

Agios Nikolaos is the capital of the prefecture of Lasithi, with a population of 10.000 people. The city’s trademark is the beautiful lake of Voulismeni! It’s located at the northern coast of the island, in the Merabello cove, and it’s … Continued

In the center of Agios Nikolaos, you can find the lake of Voulismeni, which connects to the sea via a small stream. There are beautiful cafeterias and taverns around the lake, which are brimming with life during the afternoon. An … Continued

Spinalonga is a small island across from Elounda in Agios Nikolaos. It’s known to many as The island of the lepers. Spinalonga however, has a long and eventful history, despite its small size. Its strategic position was utilized by the locals … Continued

You can reach Agios Nikolaos in the following ways: By ship from Piraeus or Heraklion Athens– Heraklion by plane, Heraklion – Agios Nikolaos overland (65km). Athens– Sitia by plane, Sitia – Agios Nikolaos overland (65km). The road from Heraklion is … Continued

In the location of present-day Agios Nikolaos, during the antiquity, stood the city of Kamara, a port of a different ancient city, known by the name Lato, which was in the location of present-day Goula. Kamara and Lato flourished during … Continued

The largest archeological museum of the prefecture is in Agios Nikolaos and consists of 8 halls. Exhibits included in the collection are findings from the whole of Eastern Crete, dated as far back as 8.000 years ago (Neolithic, Minoan and … Continued